BJP ally Republican Party of India (Athavale) today said no government in Maharashtra was possible without the support of Shiv Sena.

"It seems BJP is not getting a clear majority. Nothing can happen without Shiv Sena's support. Both BJP and Shiv Sena need to think about forming the government in the state," RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale said.

Expressing regret over the BJP and Shiv Sena's decision to contest the elections on their own, he said, "Had BJP and Shiv Sena fought this elections together, they would have got 225-230 seats together."

Athawale said a Modi-wave had definitely helped BJP to emerge as the single-largest party in the state.